Morning Glory Breakfast Cookies

Morning Glory Breakfast Cookies- made with whole grain oatmeal, these breakfast cookies that are packed with flavors of a classic Morning Glory muffin!

Good morning! I made you cookies! For breakfast!

Sorry, that’s way too many exclamation points first thing in the morning.

So this recipe is actually from waaaay back in the archives. I’m talking 2014. As in FIVE YEARS AGO. Makes me feel so ancient. But in reality the photos actually were ancient and the recipe needed a little tweaking so here it is with a facelift. I’m much happier with this version and I think you will be too!

Morning Glory Breakfast Cookies Ingredients

Oat Flour: I like to use oat flour to keep these cookies whole-grain and gluten-free. If you have a blender or a food processor, you can easily make your own oat flour by blending it to a fine crumb. Otherwise you should able to purchase it from your local health food store or online. Alternatively you can use all-purpose, spelt, or whole wheat flour, if desired.

Quick Cooking Oats: If you’ve never used quick cooking oats before, they are basically just chopped rolled oats. Again, you can accomplish this yourself by using a blender or food processor, or you can buy them already chopped. I prefer to do the latter because I find the texture to be lighter which makes them ideal for cookies.

Baking Powder: As our leavening agent, this lightens the oat flour a bit so that the cookies aren’t too dense.

Cinnamon, Salt and Ginger: A little spice and salt give the cookies depth and flavor.

Shredded Carrot, Coconut and Chopped Walnuts or Pecans: True to Morning Glory form, we have a good mixture of all the classics. Unsweetened coconut keeps the cookies refined sugar-free and I chose not to use pineapple because I find it can be difficult to deal with. I also like to use chopped pecans but walnuts will work just the same.

Pure Maple Syrup: The main natural sweetener in this recipe, the consistency of maple syrup works well here. You can also use honey but be sure the texture isn’t too thick or it will be difficult to mix everything together.

Unrefined Coconut Oil: Coconut oil is key here as the fat provides moisture and helps bind the cookies. I haven’t tested them with other oils but using a fat that is solid at room temperature is most ideal.

Unsweetened Applesauce: Incorporating applesauce allows us to use less oil and syrup, making the cookies slightly lighter in fat with less sugar. If you don’t have any on hand, feel free to up the syrup and oil to 1/2 cup instead.

How to Make Morning Glory Breakfast Cookies

Make your oat flour: Add your oats to a blender or food processor and blend until they reach a flour-like consistency.

Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, add the oat flour, quick cooking oats, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Whisk together until combined.

Mix in the fillings: Add the shredded carrot, nuts, and raisins (wait to stir together) then set aside.

Pour in the wet ingredients: In a large measuring cup or separate small bowl, combine the maple syrup, applesauce and melted coconut oil. Note: It’s ideal to have the syrup and applesauce at room temperature to keep the coconut oil from solidifying. Stir together, then pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry. Fold everything together until all of the dry ingredients are incorporated.

Shape your cookies: Scoop out about 1/4 cup of the mixture at a time and shape into discs about 1/2-inch thick. The cookies won’t spread much during cooking so however you shape them now is similar to how they’ll look when cooked.

Bake: Arrange them on the baking sheet with at least an inch in between each. Bake in the oven for 15 to 17 minutes, until light golden brown.

Enjoy! As soon as they have cooled enough to handle, feel free to dig in. They are delicious fresh but just as good leftover throughout the week. Be sure to store in an airtight container for optimum freshness.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F then line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat.

In a large bowl, combine oat flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Whisk together until combined. Add the shredded carrot, nuts, and raisins (wait to stir together) then set aside.

In a large measuring cup or small bowl, combine the maple syrup, applesauce and melted coconut oil (it's ideal to have the syrup and applesauce at room temperature to keep the coconut oil from solidifying). Stir together, then pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry. Fold everything together until all of the dry ingredients are incorporated.

Scoop out about 1/4 cup of the mixture at a time and shape into discs about 1/2-inch thick. The cookies won't spread much during cooking so however you shape them now is similar to how they'll look when cooked. Arrange them on the baking sheet with at least an inch in between each. Bake in the oven for 15 to 17 minutes, until light golden brown. Allow to cool before serving, and enjoy!

Notes

Be sure to use certified gluten-free oat flour and oats for allergies. Opt for naturally sweetened raisins and unsweetened applesauce to keep the recipe refined sugar-free.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container up to 1 week. Refrigerate for optimum freshness.

If you don't have applesauce you can leave it out and use 1/2 cup each of maple syrup and coconut oil.

That is a crazy story! Roundabout way to get him to ride his bike to work :) But at least there are cookies!

That’s such great news about Coco! And I’m honestly not sure what to say about the stolen car situation… It definitely feels like a violation to have anything taken from you, but at least it lead to some positive results? I’ll just leave it there :lol: Oh, and I’ll take a dozen of these cookies, #pleaseandthankyou. I never knew how much I liked morning glory flavours until I made muffins a few weeks ago, and now I’m kind of obsessed…

These look so good! I have all the ingredients on hand, too. I think I might give them a try tonight. :) So sorry to hear about Brandon’s car. I would feel so violated if one of our cars was stolen. Like you said though, it’s a material item. The good thing is Coco is healthy!!

You’re exactly right, Kelli! I rather have a healthy Coco than a car any day! :)

Dang, girl! I’m so happy Coco is alright, but I’m so sorry to hear about huberooski’s car! It may have been old, but I’m sure there were plenty of memories and emotions attached to it, especially since he put so much work into ensuring it stayed operational. I hope everything works out from an insurance standpoint and I’m a firm believer that when something not-so-great happens, something awesome is just around the corner. My good juju goes out to ya!

These cookies…le sigh. Perfecto. I love them with every fiber of my soul and I can’t get over how delicious and healthy they are. Thanks for the morning glory muff shout out – I say we meet up and swap morning glory treats for the effing win!! Happy Monday, girl! xoxox

Thanks for the encouraging words, girly! He didn’t have full coverage because it wasn’t worth much so unfortunately that’s a lost cause but you’re right, everything happens for a reason so I know it will all work out in the end.

And yes, the morning glory treat swap MUST happen! ;)

So happy to hear that Coco is fine! Ugh, I’ve totally had my car stolen before too, and it was parked right across the street! I thought I had gone mad when I couldn’t find it. The police found the car a week later during street cleaning. Turns out that some people just took it along for a joy ride. Apparently they didn’t enjoy yoga because they didn’t bother to take my yoga mat with them.

I’m glad you got your car back, Lisa! Was it an older Honda by chance? That’s what Brandon had and apparently they’re very easy to steal. Unfortunately I don’t think he’ll be getting his back. The police officer said that someone else had theirs stolen in our neighborhood so it was like a group of people who planned to look for cars to steal for parts. Craziness!

That’s too bad about your hubby’s car! Are you sure it wasn’t you ;) These cookies look like they’d make anything better, though!

I wish it was me, lol! I would at least give it back. ;)

I’m so happy to hear about Coco! Great news. Sorry about the car. You have a great attitude about it, however. In the end what is important (Coco) is fine and the car can always be replaced. Good to keep our priorities in order.
These look fabulous! And I can’t wait to try them. I may try adding pumpkin for the banana and maybe a couple of extra dates to make it all hold together. I’m always looking for more ways to get pumpkin in my diet.
How do you make the cookies look so perfect and uniform? Mine always look like a science project gone wrong. Yours always look great. What’s your secret?
Have a lovely day. Blessings

Thank you for the kind words, Nancy! I really appreciate it. And I don’t really have a secret for making my cookies perfect, lol. I just take the extra time to shape them when I know I’ll be taking pictures. ;)

I am totally on board with anything that enables me to eat cookies for breakfast. I’m sure these are absolutely awesome for snacks, too!

Oh my gosh I’m so sorry to hear about Brandon’s car! I can tell you’re only kind of upset.. ;) buuuut still…thats craziness and terrible that someone would do that. YAY for biking to work though :D Miguel bikes to work a few days each week and I secretly love it.

Those look awesome! So glad to her Coco’s doing ok, I’m sure that was a huge relief. Sorry to hear about your husband’s car, but I love your positive outlook on it. Always a silver lining I guess!

So sorry to hear about the car! Always sucks when unexpectred things like that happen close to home :/ But these cookies!! I love morning glory muffins and haven’t had one since I became vegan. Love this dairy-free cookie version :)

Thank you Medha! :)

So happy to hear the confirmed news of Coco’s diagnosis… you must be so relieved and thrilled that your baby’s okay. Sorry to hear about your husband’s car though; you’re so right, it’s that sense of being violated that can be really tough on the heart. It sounds like you’ve adopted the right perspective on things. Stay focused on your blessings and the rest will fall away.

I am still on a carrot high from your cake ;-) and these cookies do sound fit to start the day. Would I ever enjoy one before my morning workout (and maybe after too!). Please give Coco a hug for me.

But wow, that’s pretty unbelievable about your hubby’s car. I know that robbery happens, but you never think it’s going to happen to you! I’m glad you’ve both found the silver lining in it though. :)

Cookies for breakfast…..sign me up!! :-D I am always on the lookout for gluten free breakfast ideas that don’t involve eggs, and these and your lemon chia bars have me covered. Thank you Sarah!! Also, so glad to hear Coco is OK :-D

Totally awful that someone stole Brandon’s car (who does that???) but I am SOOOO happy that Coco’s biopsy came back good!! I was thinking about you guys! Awesome news.

And I LOVEEEE morning glory anything! These breakfast cookies look so darn good!!

Yah for Coco!!!! That is such great news!! I’m so happy for you guys! Not so yah for the car being stolen though, that is so scary! But I guess it is good to look on the bright side! Is your husband enjoying the regular exercise as much as you are?! haha! These cookies look so pretty and sounds so healthy! I could totally eat these for breakfast!

Thanks Izzy! Unfortunately he’s not enjoying it very much so we’re contemplating getting a new car, lol.

I am so happy to read that Coco’s results are benign. Thats great news. We are officially proud pet owners ourselves now, so I can imagine how relieved you must feel. I dont think I have ever had a morning glory muffin before but these cookies do sound pretty amazing.

These cookies are adorable! i love how perfect and miniature they are :)
I just bought myself a food processor, and can’t wait to start putting it to use! These cookies will be on the top of my list

I can’t believe the car was stolen right outside your door! Those things are always so unpleasant, despite just being material possessions. Last June our iPad was stolen practically in front of our eyes by a waiter in a restaurant and I couldn’t get over the fact that he got away with it for a long time.
But the bright side is exercise and biking, and that’s always a good thing! The cookies sound delicious – I don’t think they’d last two days at our house!

Oh no! I can’t believe a waiter did that. It’s a shame there are so many dishonest people out there. But at least we have lessons to learn from it and our positive perspectives will help pull us through. :)

I cannot believe your hubby’s car was stolen!! That is INSANE. Not as insane as the deliciousness that is these cookies, though. I hope he ate like fifty!!

Cookies for breakfast?! I’m so in!

Yay for Coco!! So glad to hear she’s doing well!
Also, cookies for breakfast? Where do I have to sign? These look delicious and I couldn’t like the ingredient list any better. I just cannot get over how nutritious they are!
Have a great day! xxx

Thank you, Consuelo! I hope you are doing well too! :)

Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear about your hubby’s car. What a bad surprise. I know what you mean about being sad it’s gone even though it was old and not so reliable – I had my first car until last fall, and while I had wanted to buy a new car for awhile, getting into an accident and being forced to get a new one made me a little sad in a way…. which turned into more happiness once I got a shiny new car, but still, I can relate. And like you said, it’s just a material item that can be replaced. Coco, however, is one of a kind, so I’m glad to hear about the good news from the vet!

Hi Robin! I just added the nutritional information to the bottom of the post. They’re 152 calories each. I hope that helps! :)

I just found your site and have been pinning away! I just came a across these and had to comment… Yum! These will be made tomorrow! Sorry about your husbands car, but it sounds like you’re great at finding the silver lining! Loving your site!